IELTS Vocabulary E (Part 3)

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epidemic n. Wide-spread occurrence of a disease in a certain region.epidermis n. The outer skin.epigram n. A pithy phrasing of a shrewd observation.epilogue n. The close of a narrative or dramatic poem.epiphany n. Any appearance or bodily manifestation of a deity.episode n. An incident or story in a literary work, separable from yet growing out of it.epitaph n. An inscription on a tomb or monument in honour or in memory of the dead.epithet n. Word used adjectivally to describe some quality or attribute of is objects, as in “Father Aeneas.”epitome n. A simplified representation.epizootic adj. Prevailing among animals.epoch n. An interval of time, memorable for extraordinary events.epode n. A species of lyric poems.equalize v. To render uniform.equanimity n. Evenness of mind or temper.equestrian adj. Pertaining to horses or horsemanship.equilibrium n. A state of balance.equitable adj. Characterised by fairness.equity n. Fairness or impartiality.equivalent adj. Equal in value, force, meaning, or the like.equivocal adj. Ambiguous.equivocate v. To use words of double meaning.eradicate v. To destroy thoroughly.errant adj. Roving or wandering, as in search of adventure or opportunity for gallant deeds.erratic adj. Irregular.erroneous adj. Incorrect.erudite adj. Very-learned.erudition n. Extensive knowledge of literature, history, language, etc.eschew v. To keep clear of.espy v. To keep a close watch.esquire n. A title of dignity, office, or courtesy.essence n. That which makes a thing to be what it is.esthetic adj. Pertaining to beauty, taste, or the fine arts.estimable adj. Worthy of respect.estrange v. To alienate.estuary n. A wide lower part of a tidal river.et cetera Latin. And so forth.eugenic adj. Relating to the development and improvement of race.eulogize v. To speak or write a laudation of a person's life or character.eulogy n. A spoken or written laudation of a person's life or character.euphemism n. A figure of speech by which a phrase less offensive is substituted.euphonious adj. Characterised by agreeableness of sound.euphony n. Agreeableness of sound.eureka Greek. I have found it.evade v. To avoid by artifice.evanesce v. To vanish gradually.evanescent adj. Fleeting.evangelical adj. Seeking the conversion of sinners.evangelist n. A preacher who goes from place to place holding services.evasion n. Escape.eventual adj. Ultimate.evert v. To turn inside out.evict v. To dispossess pursuant to judicial decree.evidential adj. Indicative.evince v. To make manifest or evident.evoke v. To call or summon forth.evolution n. Development or growth.evolve v. To unfold or expand.exacerbate v. To make more sharp, severe, or virulent.exaggerate v. To overstate.exasperate v. To excite great anger in.excavate v. To remove by digging or scooping out.exceed v. To go beyond, as in measure, quality, value, action, power, skill, etc.excel v. To be superior or distinguished.excellence n. Possession of eminently or unusually good qualities.excellency n. A title of honour bestowed upon various high officials.excellent adj. Possessing distinguished merit.excerpt n. An extract or selection from written or printed matter.excess n. That which passes the ordinary, proper, or required limit, measure, or experience.excitable adj. Nervously high-strung.excitation n. Intensified emotion or action.exclamation n. An abrupt or emphatic expression of thought or of feeling.exclude v. To shut out purposely or forcibly.exclusion n. Non-admission.excrescence n. Any unnatural addition, outgrowth, or development.excretion n. The getting rid of waste matter.excruciate v. To inflict severe pain or agony upon.excursion n. A journey.excusable adj. Justifiable.execrable adj. Abominable.execration n. An accursed thing.executor n. A person nominated by the will of another to execute the will.exegesis n. Biblical exposition or interpretation.exemplar n. A model, pattern, or original to be copied or imitated.exemplary adj. Fitted to serve as a model or example worthy of imitation.exemplify v. To show by example.exempt adj. Free, clear, or released, as from some liability, or restriction affecting others.exert v. To make an effort.